All Classes & Events

Everyone Welcome | All Skill Levels | Bring Your Tools

In addition to formal classes, at least once a month the pruning club meets for a volunteer opportunity. At these events you will get the chance to work on material in the landscape and receive pointers and tips on pruning techniques from experienced pruners. Please be sure to contact the appropriate contact person for the event you plan to attend.


NOTE: All events are subject to change due to conditions having to do with the Coronavirus pandemic. Call the listed contact person prior to the event to sign up and find out the details and potential attendance limitations at that particular event. 
All activities will be subject to all the precautions required, such as masks and social distancing.

Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning
Jan
31
Class

Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning

  • Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning - LH800

Instructor: Chris Ingram

Introduction to aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees: assessment of the tree and setting, timing and procedures for achieving a desired result.

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The Art of the Wisteria
Feb
21
Class

The Art of the Wisteria

The Art of the Wisteria - LH881

Instructor: Evelyn Borchert

Pruning and training of wisteria. Identification and discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the different species of wisteria, and explanation of the growth and training methods to provide optimal flowering. Problem solving.

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Winter Potluck
Dec
20
Events

Winter Potluck

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Join us for our winter potluck and planning meeting. We will put together our pruning event calendar for the next six months and discuss important club matters. Bring a dish or beverage to share.

Saturday, December 20th from 12-2pm. Merritt College Landscape Horticulture campus, room 300

Contact: Evelyn Borchert, artisticpruning@gmail.com

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Pruning
Nov
16
Class

Pruning

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Pruning - LH26

Instructor: Lara Miranda

Basic pruning techniques: emphasis on pruning landscape plants, appreciation of good pruning of trees, shrubs, conifers, roses, berries, grapes. Intensive 2-day class, required for most certificates.

*NOTE: You must be enrolled as a current and active student in the Peralta Colleges system to take this class.

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Pruning Pines
Nov
15
Class

Pruning Pines

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Pruning Pines - LH811A

Instructor: Lara Miranda

Basic techniques of pruning ornamental pine trees, including styling, design and proper care.

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Pruning
Nov
9
Class

Pruning

  • Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Pruning - LH26

Instructor: Lara Miranda

Basic pruning techniques: emphasis on pruning landscape plants, appreciation of good pruning of trees, shrubs, conifers, roses, berries, grapes. Intensive 2-day class, required for most certificates.

*NOTE: You must be enrolled as a current and active student in the Peralta Colleges system to take this class.

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Pruning Japanese Gardens
Oct
4
Class

Pruning Japanese Gardens

Pruning Japanese Gardens - LH817

Instructor: Bill Castellon

Basics of pruning plants found in Japanese gardens: pruning specific types of plants, creating moods and feeling through pruning, problem solving.

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Peralta TV

An overview of aesthetic pruning with some of our mentors at a Pruning Club event at the Japanese Garden at Lake Merritt. Filmed in 2009.

 

All Classes & Events

Here is a complete calendar of all upcoming aesthetic pruning classes and volunteer community events.